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A Few of My Favorite Things (April 2023)

A Few of My Favorite Things (April 2023)

Today marks the beginning of the longest spring break I’ve ever had — 11 full days! The schools are giving us Thursday off (because so many people leave early anyway)… so Dave and I are taking bets as to how long it will be until people start leaving on Wednesday! I loved school as a kid — and I love it as a parent to 4 children and a teacher’s spouse too — but I will always and forever look forward to Spring Break as one of my most favorite times of the entire school year. For one, it’s the...

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The Checkered Brooklinen Towel That Sold Out Last Summer is Finally Back

The Checkered Brooklinen Towel That Sold Out Last Summer is Finally Back

Courtesy of brooklinen. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. As if our future beach vacations called and requested it, Brooklinen has brought back the best-selling Checkerboard collection that sold out in speedy fashion last year. The retro-inspired print launched in July 2022, and it quickly became the bedding and bath purveyor’s most sought-after limited edition run. You won’t want to sit on this one: the juicy yellow Mango Pop color was out of stock within seven days of its debut. And since summer Fridays are inching closer to reality, we’re...

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Manti

Manti

Manti is a dish that originates from the Middle East and is both delicious and comforting. The dish is made up of small dumplings that are filled with spiced ground meat and served with a creamy garlic yoghurt sauce. While preparing requires some effort, the result is well worth it. To make Manti, you’ll need a few ingredients such as ground beef or lamb, onions, garlic, tomato paste, flour, eggs, and yoghurt. The dough is rolled out thin and cut into small squares before being filled with a spoonful of the spiced meat mixture. Each dumpling is carefully folded and...

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This Potato-Topped Pizza Al Taglio Is the Ultimate Comfort Food

This Potato-Topped Pizza Al Taglio Is the Ultimate Comfort Food

This recipe for pizza al taglio is made with potatoesand it makes our knees weak and our hearts melt. Biting into a thick layer of rosemary-infused potatoes, cheese and dough feels like getting tucked into bed and kissed on the forehead by a loved one. Its pure comfort. Pizza Al Taglio Makes 1 (12 15-inch) Ingredients Pizza Dough 6 1/3 cups (820 g) bread flour 1 1/3 cups (200 g) spelt or whole wheat flour 3 cups (750 ml) water, room temperature 1 cup (200 g) sourdough starter 5 tsp (25 g) fine sea salt 3 tbsp (45 ml) extra...

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Focaccia Bread Recipe | The Recipe Critic

Focaccia Bread Recipe | The Recipe Critic

This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my privacy policy. This Focaccia Bread recipe is easier than you think! Made with just a few ingredients and brushed with olive oil and Italian herbs, it’s the perfect complement to any meal! Focaccia bread is a thick and slightly chewy flatbread that is great for dunking! It would go perfectly with this Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup, this Creamy White Chicken Chili, or this amazing Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini Soup. Italian Focaccia Bread Making homemade Focaccia bread might seem intimidating, but I promise you...

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